Hartford Reporter

Rep. John Larson, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 1st district since 1999, shared his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets on March 7, 2025.

In a tweet posted at 15:17 UTC, Rep. Larson criticized former President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk for their alleged plans to lay off Social Security Administration workers and close field offices. He warned that such actions could lead to the disruption and denial of benefits, which he described as a "backdoor cut." Larson emphasized that Democrats have developed legislation aimed at preventing these closures and blocking Musk's DOGE cryptocurrency from accessing personal data.

Later that day, at 17:28 UTC, Larson addressed the issue of gun safety by introducing Ethan’s Law, named after Ethan Song who died due to an unsecured firearm. He stressed the importance of setting a federal standard for gun storage to prevent such tragedies and save lives.

At 19:07 UTC, Rep. Larson expressed concern over potential healthcare coverage reductions under House Republicans' budget proposals. He highlighted that over 135,000 residents in Connecticut’s 1st district rely on Husky coverage through Medicaid and vowed to continue fighting for programs like Medicaid to ensure everyone has access to healthcare.